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Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone is a fast-paced, lyrical Young Adult novel featuring angels, monsters, and a highly unusual heroine.
Nov 29, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Girl Warriors: A Young Adult Reading List
A list of books starring warrior girls, a trend in the YA genre fuelled by the success of The Hunger Games.
Nov 2, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Also Known as Rowan Pohi is Laugh Out Loud Funny
This new book for teens by Ralph Fletcher explores the question every teen has asked: "What if I could be someone else?"
Oct 18, 2011 - Suzanne Pitner
Dystopian YA Novels and the Future of Love
Dystopian YA novelists explore love's place in the new world order in Delirium, Divergent, and The Forest of Hands and Teeth.
Oct 17, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl
Young Adult Novels Set in Europe
Looking for young adult novels set in Europe? Try Die for Me by Amy Plum, Anna and the French Kiss, and 13 Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson.
Oct 10, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl
Divergent - Veronica Roth's Brave Debut Novel
Divergent, a YA dystopian novel by Veronica Roth, explores the definition of bravery.
Oct 3, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl
Eating Disorders in Laurie Halse Anderson's Wintergirls
What happens when two girls with eating disorders become best friends? A competition that proves you really can be too thin.
Sep 5, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl
Review: Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr
Marr's Darkest Mercy is aptly named, mixing love, horror and redemption into one of this year's best YA novels. Also: an update on the Wicked Lovely film.
Aug 31, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Asperger Syndrome in Tara Kelly's Harmonic Feedback
Living with Asperger Syndrome during adolescence presents special challenges, as shown in YA novel Harmonic Feedback by Tara Kelly.
Aug 29, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl
Beastly by Alex Flinn – A Modern-Day Beauty and the Beast
Alex Flinn's Beastly is a modern-day retelling of Beauty and the Beast, a coming of age story of outer and inner beauty, life, and love, for young adults.
Aug 27, 2011 - Michelle Wright
Teen Suicide Addressed in Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why
Author Jay Asher presents a powerful story of teen suicide in his realistic young adult novel Thirteen Reasons Why, and inspires a project by the same name.
Aug 22, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson - Realistic Fiction
High school student Tyler Miller strives to break the cycle of aggression in Laurie Halse Anderson's "Twisted," a realistic young adult fiction novel.
Aug 16, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl
Nnedi Okorafor's Akata Witch: Book Review
The mythology of West Africa sets the stage for Akata Witch. Albino Sunny and her friends try to stop a serial killer in Okorafor's teen fantasy novel.
Aug 10, 2011 - Melissa Roberts
Take Me There by Carolee Dean Explores Illiteracy and Delinquency
Exploring the connection between literacy and juvenile deliquency, Take Me There by Carolee Dean imparts an important message to teens.
Aug 8, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl
Book Review: Tempest Rising by Tracy Deebs
Seventeen-year-old Tempest Macguire struggles with her lost mother, complicated love life, and powers as a mermaid in Texas author Tracy Deebs' first novel.
Jun 9, 2011 - Melissa Roberts
Summer and the City – Book Review
The second book in The Carrie Diaries series introduces the iconic characters from Sex and the City. For young adult readers and SATC fans!
May 29, 2011 - Francine Brokaw
Twilight's Long Shadow: Amanda Hocking's My Blood Approves Review
A review of Book 1 in Amanda Hocking's paranormal YA series, My Blood Approves. Why the book should be seen as more than just another Twilight spin-off.
May 15, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Scorpia Rising: Alex Rider's Ultimate and Concluding Mission
As the final Alex Rider, Scorpia Rising, is put on the shelves, it is time to say goodbye to our teenage spy, who has surely become a national treasure.
Apr 13, 2011 - Thomas Drake
Popular Self-Published YA Novels: Why Did They Succeed?
This article discusses three of the most successful self-published Young Adult (YA) novels of the present day. What distinguished them from all the others?
Apr 3, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Plain Kate by Erin Bow: Review
A review of Plain Kate by Erin Bow, a dark, lyrical YA fantasy novel that is a standout in a genre crowded with high school intrigues and romance themes.
Mar 18, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Why Adult Readers are Heading to the YA Section for Fantasy
Fantasy is an indisputably popular genre of YA fiction. But it also includes more original, compelling fantasy than the adult genre - and adults are buying.
Mar 6, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Top Ten YA Books of 2010: Which Novels Have Staying Power?
2010 was a strong year for teen fiction, but there were a few clear standouts. Here's my list of the ten best YA books of the year.
Feb 28, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Style and Substance: Key Differences Between Kids' and Teen Books
This article suggests that there are several elements that separate kids' books from YA (young adult) novels. Includes examples of key traits.
Feb 19, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Less Talk, More Plot: Differences Between Teen and Adult Fiction
There are unique characteristics of YA or teen fiction that sets it apart from adult-oriented literature. Here's a list of five key differences.
Feb 19, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Best Urban Fantasy Novels for Young Adults: Mini Reviews
This series of mini-reviews considers young adult (YA) urban fantasy, an appealing genre that combines magic with familiar settings.
Feb 6, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Upcoming Movie Versions of YA Books
What popular YA books are being made into movies? Read on for a list of teen novels, fantasy and otherwise, that are coming soon to the big screen.
Jan 29, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
YA Books That Should Be Movies: Filmable Teen Novels
With so many YA books being made into movies, new bestsellers are bound to stir film rumours. But which recent teen novels should be made into movies?
Jan 29, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
The Claremont Review: A Smart Magazine for Teens, by Teens
The Claremont Review is a Canadian-based international magazine for teens, written by teens. This article reviews the Fall 2010 edition.
Jan 10, 2011 - Heather Fawcett
Online YA Fiction Resources for Writers, Students, and Teachers
A list of websites and blogs about Young Adult (YA) fiction that will inspire and inform writers, teachers, readers, and students of the genre.
Dec 31, 2010 - Heather Fawcett
Review of Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black
A review of Holly Black's compelling YA novel about changelings, Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale, including a summary. Find out if a Tithe movie is in the works
Dec 20, 2010 - Heather Fawcett
Trends in YA Fantasy: Magic, Romance, and Reality Checks
Discusses the current trends in the Young Adult fantasy genre. What's hot in YA fiction? Are YA fantasy romance books here to stay?
Dec 13, 2010 - Heather Fawcett
Best Books to Give Teenage Boys as Gifts
This list of the best books to give teenage boys as Christmas or birthday gifts includes old classics and fast-paced new novels for reluctant boy readers.
Nov 29, 2010 - Heather Fawcett
Best Books to Give Teenage Girls as Gifts
Wondering what to give a teenage girl for Christmas or a birthday? This list of the best books for teenage girls will help with stocking stuffers and more.
Nov 29, 2010 - Heather Fawcett
Young Adult Novel – A Map of the Known World, by Lisa Ann Sandell
Lisa Ann Sandell's young adult novel, A Map of the Known World, is a coming of age, heartwarming story of love and family, life, hope and the beauty of art.
Nov 25, 2010 - Michelle Wright
What Teenagers Want to Read: An Interview With Quinn Baldwin
Quinn Baldwin is the author of Crossover, an exciting new time travel book for young adults. He discusses his influences, what teens want to read, and more.
Nov 20, 2010 - Heather Fawcett
Best Books About Shapeshifters for Young Adults
Werewolves are not the only shapeshifters stalking YA literature. New books star teens who can transform into dragons, seals, owls, and more.
Nov 14, 2010 - Heather Fawcett
Best Zombie Books for Young Adults
This list of the best zombie books for young adults will please any teenage fan of the living dead. Includes reviews of zombie books.
Nov 3, 2010 - Heather Fawcett
Elizabeth C. Bunce's A Curse Dark as Gold: Review
Reviews debut author Elizabeth C. Bunce's A Curse Dark as Gold, a refreshingly down-to-earth fantasy fiction for teens. Includes a plot summary.
Nov 2, 2010 - Heather Fawcett
Young Adult Fiction Trends: Beyond Vampire Romance Novels
Summarizes the dominant trends in Young Adult (YA) fiction in the early 2010s. Which YA subjects are growing in popularity? Which are falling?
Oct 31, 2010 - Heather Fawcett
Mari Mancusi's Gamer Girl, a Coming of Age Young Adult Novel
Gamer Girl, by Mari Mancusi, is a coming of age story, a young adult novel for every girl with a virtual reality fantasy mixed with real world problems.
Sep 29, 2010 - Michelle Wright
Shannon Greenland's The Specialists: Native Tongue – Book Review
Shannon Greenland's Native Tongue, fourth in The Specialists series, is a cliffhanger of a young adult novel, a suspense story and an adventure story.
Sep 23, 2010 - Michelle Wright
Shannon Greenland's The Specialists: The Winning Element – Review
The Winning Element by Shannon Greenland, third book of The Specialists series, is a young adult novel full of challenges, a coming-of-age suspense story.
Sep 22, 2010 - Michelle Wright


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